Thursday, September 4, 2025
by Chinwenmeri Ikechi
Genesis 19 tells the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. This chapter teaches us about obeying God, the danger of wickedness, and how God protects those who trust Him.
Two angels visited Lot, Abraham’s nephew, in the city of Sodom. Lot welcomed them into his house and offered them food and a place to stay. That night, men from the city came to Lot’s house and wanted to harm the visitors. This shows that the people of Sodom were very wicked.
The angels told Lot to gather his family and leave the city because God was going to destroy it. They warned him not to look back or stop anywhere in the plain. Lot tried to warn his sons-in-law, but they did not believe him.
Lot, his wife, and his two daughters left the city as the angels instructed. God rained burning sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, destroying the cities and all the people living there because of their sin.
Lot’s wife looked back at the city even though she was told not to. Because she disobeyed God, she turned into a pillar of salt. This shows that God expects us to fully obey His instructions.
Afterwards, Lot and his daughters went to live in a cave. The daughters were afraid that no men were left to marry, so they made a plan to have children by their father. This story explains how some people began to live differently after the destruction.
Genesis 19 teaches us that God hates sin, warns people to turn away from evil, and protects those who trust and obey Him. It also teaches the importance of listening to God completely.
Two angels visited Lot in Sodom.
Lot welcomed them into his house and offered them food and a place to stay.
The men of Sodom were wicked because they wanted to harm the angels who were visiting Lot.
The angels told Lot to gather his family and leave the city because God was going to destroy it. They warned him not to look back or stop anywhere in the plain.
Yes, Lot tried to warn his sons-in-law, but they did not believe him.
God rained burning sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, destroying the cities and all the people living there because of their sin.
Lot’s wife looked back at the city and turned into a pillar of salt because she disobeyed God.
Lot’s daughters were afraid that no men were left to marry, so they made a plan to have children by their father.
Genesis 19 teaches us that God hates sin and warns people to turn away from evil.
Genesis 19 teaches the importance of listening to God completely and that God expects us to fully obey His instructions. God also protects those who trust and obey Him.